The 2013 September equinox comes on September 22, at 2:44 p.m. EST. In the Northern Hemisphere, the sun will rise later and nightfall comes sooner. This is our autumn equinox, when the days are getting shorter in the Northern Hemisphere. At this equinox, day and night are approximately equal in length.

that Fernbank Science Center provides free rock kits, seed kits and other media kits for your classroom. To see what is available and to download a request form click here.

TEACHER OPEN HOUSE Saturday
September 21, 2013

Fernbank Science Center invites DeKalb County teachers to a Saturday open house, as a way to familiarize you to what’s available here. This will be an especially good day to visit, since our Fall Plant Sale will be taking place. You can take in our 11 AM or 12 noon planetarium shows free of charge (with your DeKalb School I.D.), and visit our Curiosity Corner for some free materials that you may be able to use in your own classroom. And remember: admission to regular planetarium shows is always free of charge to DeKalb County School employees...just bring your I.D. badge!

FALL PLANT SALE

Saturday September 21, 2013

8:00 am - 3:00 pm

Over 200 varieties of trees, shrubs, and flowering perennials will be available for purchase. Many of the plants are native species that are often difficult to find elsewhere!

Lettuce Try It is a state-wide effort to get kids across Georgia to eat (and fall in love with!) fresh, local lettuce. Schools can sign up for free to receive resources like “How to Host a Lettuce Taste Test” and lesson plans involving lettuce for everyone from preschoolers to high schoolers! These resources will help you buy local lettuce and host successful Lettuce Try It activities at your school!

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